The Sweet 16 can mean different things to different programs. John Miller's two sons epitomize that.

Archie, the third-year coach at Dayton, has his 11th-seeded Flyers into the round of 16 for the first time in 30 years. This is a revelation.

Sean has No. 1 seed and title contender Arizona in the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years. This is expected.

Together, they're also historic. It's the first time two brothers have coached in the same Sweet 16. And the whole situation led to their father, John, experiencing some mixed emotions — beyond his overall excitement.

He's giddy when he's talking about Archie's surprising run at Dayton: "With Dayton right now, it's like icing on the cake every time he wins one. It's really fun, and the program is just exploding right now."

On the other hand, he's a bit stressed out when he's asked about Sean's postseason run and a team that was No. 1 in the polls for much of the year.

"It's almost like you're supposed to get there," John said in a phone interview Monday. "Watching the team right now, it's a lot more nerve-racking with Arizona. They're a Number 1 seed. They've been doing pretty well. They're expected to get to the end. I think there's pressure."

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In 2014, Arizona and Wisconsin met in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, with Wisconsin winning a thriller in overtime, 64-63. Look back at the photos from that game. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)

Arizona's Nick Johnson shoots a jumper but time had run out in overtime against Wisconsin in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Arizona head coach Sean Miller reacts after the Wildcats missed a jumper against Wisconsin in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

After a five minute delay the officials give the ball to Arizona against Wisconsin with 2 seconds left in overtime in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Arizona players watch as the Wildcats take a shot to win the game in overtime against Wisconsin in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky pressures the shot by Arizona's Nick Johnson in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky drives to the basket past Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski and T.J. McConnell cheer for their teammates against Wisconsin in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski battle for the rebound against Wisconsin's Sam Dekker in the NCAA West Regional Final on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral Sports)

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) and guard T.J. McConnell (4) celebrate against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (right) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Duje Dukan (left) during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) jump for the opening tipoff during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) dunks the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) during the first half in the finals of the west regional. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona's #11 Gabe York enjoy their victory over San Diego State in the Sweet 16 during the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)

Arizona's Aaron Gordon and Gabe York enjoy their victory over San Diego State in the Sweet 16 during the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)

Arizona's T.J. McConnell knocks Kaleb Tarczewski on the chest after he got into foul trouble early in the first half against San Diego State in the Sweet 16 during the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)

The Wildcats gather themselves after Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) had his shot blocked during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski battles for position under the basket with San Diego State's JJ O'Brien in the Sweet 16 during the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo: Rob Schumacher Rob Schumacher/The Republic)

Arizona's Nick Johnson drives for the inbound pass but was fouled on the play by San Diego State in the Sweet 16 during the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2014 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports)

Arizona head coach Sean Miller looks for an explanation from his players during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) rejects a shot from San Diego State forward Dwayne Polee II (5) during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) looks for an outlet pass as San Diego State guard Xavier Thames (2) pressures during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon (11) shoots over San Diego State forward Matt Shrigley (40) during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

San Diego State forward Winston Shepard (13) is able to go for a second-chance try between Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) and Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/ Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) fights through San Diego State Aztecs forward Josh Davis (22) and San Diego State Aztecs forward Winston Shepard (13) to get to the basket in the first half during the NCAA Sweet 16 game at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday March 27, 2014 (Photo: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) sticks with San Diego State guard Xavier Thames (2) as he drives during the first half of the Arizona vs. San Diego State game at the NCAA Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Thursday, March 27, 2014. (Photo: Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) celebrates as he leaves the court after UA eliminated San Diego State on March 27, 2014, in the NCAA Tournament in Anaheim. UA faces Wisconsin Saturday, with the winner advancing to the Final Four. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

San Diego State Aztecs forward Josh Davis (22) reacts while leaving the floor following UA's win in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament on March 27, 2014, in Anaheim. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller (left) shakes hands with San Diego State Aztecs head coach Steve Fisher after UA won the game in the NCAA Tournament on March 27, 2014, in Anaheim. (Photo: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson, right, gestures along with head coach Sean Miller, center, during practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon shoots a free throw during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson shoots during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson shoots a free throw during practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona head coach Sean Miller, right, talks with forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson, right, and guard Gabe York joke around during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona faces San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson, right, talks with coach Sean Miller, center, during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona guard Nick Johnson, right, smiles at forward Aaron Gordon as they answer questions at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona forward Aaron Gordon, left, answers a question as guard Nick Johnson, center, and center Kaleb Tarczewski look on at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona head coach Sean Miller speaks during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. Arizona is scheduled to play San Diego State on Thursday in a regional semifinal. (Photo: Mark J. Terrill AP)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) gestures after a three-point basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) brings the ball up court against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos (4) battles for a loose ball with Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard T.J. McConnell (4) shoots against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) dunks against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard/forward Drew Barham (43) battles for a loose ball with Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard/forward Drew Barham (43) battles for a loose ball with Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (left) celebrates with guard Nick Johnson (right) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (left) celebrates with guard Nick Johnson (right) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller (right) hugs forward Aaron Gordon (11) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) holds the ball away from Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) drives to the basket against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots over Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) drives to the basket against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) drives to the basket past Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats guard Gabe York (1) takes the ball away from Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats forward Aaron Gordon (11) dunks against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller reacts in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Viejas Arena. (Photo: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

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Despite the differences — and their varying effect on their father watching the games — there's one thing that's undeniable about having two brothers in the same Sweet 16.

"It's very special," Sean said after beating Gonzaga on Sunday, a day after Archie punched his ticket. "We're both the product of a great family, but in particular, our dad being who he is, not only a great high school coach — maybe one of the best ever, at least in our opinion — but also a great dad. It was that combination of so much time spent that, you know, he gave us an understanding of the game, a love of the game, and I think we're both probably coaches because of him.

"Today is a special day in my mind more for him."

John was a long-time legendary high school coach in western Pennsylvania who won four state titles and more than 650 games at Riverside and Blackhawk high schools. At Blackhawk, he coached both sons, who each went on to have terrific college careers — Sean at Pittsburgh, Archie at North Carolina State — before they followed in their father's footsteps and picked up a whistle.

Looking back now, the sons aren't surprised.

"Five years old, 6 years old, he's teaching us how to play one on one, how to keep score when you're playing a pickup game when you're 7 years old," Archie, 35, said in a phone interview Monday. "He was always teaching us the game. Before you realize it, you're a coach, too. It's just a natural fit. It's what you talked about at the dinner table, what you talked on the car ride home, at camps, in the car heading to practice. There were no summer vacations for us. It was all basketball every day."

Wichita State Shockers forward Cleanthony Early (11) dunks the ball between Kentucky Wildcats forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) and James Young (1) during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at Scottrade Center. (Photo: Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports)

Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) makes a 3-point shot in the second half of a men's college basketball game against the Oregon Ducks during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan Wolverines forward Jordan Morgan (52) dunks the ball in the second half of a men's college basketball game against the Texas Longhorns during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournamentc at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)

North Dakota State Bison forward Jordan Aaberg (44, second from right) is defended by San Diego State Aztecs forward JJ O'Brien (20, third from right) and forward Josh Davis (22) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: James Snook, USA TODAY Sports)

Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Connecticut Huskies in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Spor)

Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) drives to the basket, guarded by Oregon Ducks forward Richard Amardi (13) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan State Spartans guard Gary Harris (14) dunks against the Harvard Crimson in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

North Dakota State Bison guard Lawrence Alexander (12, top) falls over San Diego State Aztecs forward JJ O'Brien (20) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

Connecticut Huskies Phillip Nolan (0) holds onto the ball against Villanova Wildcats in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports)

Dayton Flyers forward Dyshawn Pierre (21) has his shot blocked by Syracuse Orange forward C.J. Fair (5) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Kevin Hoffman, USA TODAY Sports)

Harvard Crimson guard/forward Wesley Saunders (23, left) and Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45, right) fight for the ball in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: James Snook, USA TODAY Sports)

Oregon Ducks guard Damyean Dotson (21) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) fight for a rebound in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

San Diego State Aztecs guard Aqeel Quinn (10) shoots against North Dakota State Bison forward Jordan Aaberg (44) and forward Chris Kading (34) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: James Snook, USA TODAY Sports)

Dayton Flyers guard Vee Sanford (43) shoots over Syracuse Orange guard Tyler Ennis (11) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports)

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Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) drives to the basket, guarded by Oregon Ducks guard Johnathan Loyd (10) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

San Diego State Aztecs guard Aqeel Quinn (10) and guard D'Erryl Williams (11) celebrate after a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament against the North Dakota State Bison at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: James Snook, USA TODAY Sports)

Oregon Ducks guard Joseph Young (3) passes the ball in the second half of a men's college basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

Harvard Crimson players celebrate against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

Connecticut Huskies guard Shabazz Napier (13) drives past Villanova Wildcats guard Tony Chennault (5) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Kevin Hoffman, USA TODAY Sports)

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Connecticut Huskies guard Ryan Boatright (11) shoots as Villanova Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu (23)] defends in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at First Niagara Center. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports)

Harvard Crimson forward Steve Moundou-Missi (14) celebrates against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

North Dakota State Bison forward Jordan Aaberg (44) is defended by San Diego State Aztecs forward Josh Davis (22, left) and forward JJ O'Brien (20, right) in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)

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Day by day, practice by practice, John's boys tried to improve their game. They worked to work harder than everyone else, particularly when they didn't have the size or athleticism others had. They learned, as all of John's players did over the decades, that he required you to have a strong work ethic.

"My program was pretty much, 'We're going to outwork you,' " John said. " 'We're going to try to rack up extra hours on you and get an advantage by being flat-out more determined and passionate about the game.' I think those guys have picked that up and taken it into their own programs. There aren't too many people who can outwork them."

That is evident in everything from recruiting to scouting opponents. The two brothers haven't spoken on the phone since the NCAA Tournament began; they're too busy preparing their own teams. Instead, they text.

Archie believes he runs his Dayton program similarly to how Sean does it in Tucson. It makes sense: Archie spent the final two seasons before he got the Dayton job as Sean's assistant at Arizona.Both sons still run a few set plays from their father's playbook, too.

"When (Sean) sent me off and I got the opportunity at Dayton, I really stuck to the blueprint that we created at Arizona," Archie says. "To watch it work here, it's kind of proof in the pudding. We're very similar in our styles. We approach the game the same way — versatility, love offense, love to teach, all about toughness."

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There are a few differences in their demeanor on the sidelines or in practice, but they're hard to detect because the brothers — though 10 years apart in age — look like each other, have similar mannerisms and speak with the same inflections.

"I think he probably rolls with the punches a little better right now," Archie said. "Being a little younger, I'm probably a little more antsy, ready to jump on things quicker, a little more aggressive with my players. I think he's more calm."

Said John: "Arch is a little more outgoing, wears his emotions on his sleeve a little more than Sean does."

And both ways work, apparently. John's seen it firsthand; he spent the season's first couple of months with Archie in Dayton, then the cold winter months in Arizona, and now he's back hanging around the Flyers.

Dayton will take on No. 10 seed Stanford this Thursday at 4:15 p.m. in Memphis, Tenn. — John will be there — while Arizona is set to tipoff later that same night against No. 4 San Diego State in Anaheim. Thursday will be a special night for one of western Pennsylvania's most famous coaching trees.

"Right now, we're benefactors of growing up in a world a lot of people probably couldn't imagine, being entrenched in the game of basketball," Archie said. "It's what we do."